Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Jillian's

4.9

4.9 (1003)

$50 and over

International

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Romantic. Inviting. Original. Uncompromising quality.
Superb cuisine graciously served in an extraordinary atmosphere, is the unique inspiration of proprietors Jay and June Trubee.
Guests will experience a masterful Eclectic cuisine. Our menus are designed to include seasonal local ingredients, classic Jillian’s dishes and, of course, your preferences. To accompany your meal, we offer an extensive selection of fine wines from around the world.
Whether you choose one of our distinctive dining rooms or the inviting outdoor courtyard, enchanting garden or private terrace, every detail will be attended to, every need met. With everything from the menu selection to the wine pairings and flower arrangements that can be custom-designed for a most memorable occasion.

RESERVATIONS FOR 5 GUESTS OR MORE.......CALL (760) 776-8242

Top review

CarolVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We were in La Quinta to celebrate my husband’s 60th Birthday and Jillian’s was our last night’s dinner. It was the best dinner we had the whole week! Rico, our waiter, was amazing. The owners made us feel like we were old friends. And the food was delicious and perfect. Absolutely nothing could have been better. We will remember Jillian’s and will definitely be back next time we are in the area.

Le Donne Cucina Italiana

4.6

4.6 (1097)

$30 and under

Italian

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Taste the authentic flavors of Italy at Le Donne Cucina Italiana! Voted best Italian restaurant in Palm Desert three years running by the Desert Sun and Palm Springs Life, Le Donne Cucina Italiana makes pastas fresh every day using old-world techniques. You'll love the sophisticated atmosphere and delicious, authentic Italian dishes.

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Arthur

Dined 6 days ago

Dinner for 5. 1 of the dinners was soak but the other four were terrific. Wine was great as was the beer. Very busy until 7:15 then very quiet. Typical Palm Desert crowd. In early gone early. Server was excellent!

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Popular dish

Eggplant Parmigiana

The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar

4.9

4.9 (161)

$31 to $50

American

La Quinta

About the restaurant

“Almost Four Decades of Desert Dining Excellence continues under a new helm”.

As the former owner of the Adobe Garden Hotel and Irongate Restaurant in Palm Desert, Cunard’s in La Quinta, Robert Cunard’s in Palm Desert, and The Prevue in Rancho Mirage, Robert Cunard’s reputation as a restaurateur is well-established in the Coachella Valley.

He rebuilt the Sandbar, and has remained true to his tradition of quality cuisine and impeccable service.

Robert will pass the Helm of The Sandbar to Waldo Cesoni, a local seasoned Restauranteur who is already serving the Coachella Valley with Waldo’s Ristorante and Backstreet Bistro on El Paseo.

“Bob and I share the same passion for taking care of our guests and treat every one as family”, The Sandbar will continue with the same philosophy and culture for many more years to come.

Bill Baker playing music starting at 6:00PM ~ Tuesday through Saturday.

Please say hi to Bob and Waldo

Looking forward to serving you soon and often.
Bob & Waldo

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RonVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Loved the ambience, our waitress Michelle, the energy, and the brown butter filet of sole.

El Patio - La Quinta

4.8

4.8 (42)

$30 and under

Mexican

Indian Wells

About the restaurant

El Patio is a family owned and run restaurant. What began as family Sunday brunch, soon led to an effort to share family recipes for everyone to enjoy. Felipes, our sister restaurant, began our journey and inspired our family to share our culture in a larger scale. Join the El Patio familia for some drinks and delicious Guadalajara inspired dishes.

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Andrea

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

Such a great spot. The 5 of us loved everything we got. The food was great, the drinks were great and the service was awesome. I will def go back next time I’m in town

DSRT CLUB

4.8

4.8 (582)

$31 to $50

American

La Quinta

About the restaurant

DSRT CLUB! Another creation brought to you by the owners of RD RNNR. In developing a sister restaurant to RD RNNR, we set out to create a social club atmosphere that drew inspiration from the lore of Desert nostalgia. In our journey through the development of the name and design, we came across a true desert classic in The Desert Club. This vintage establishment was built in the late 1930’s and was closed up in the late 1980’s. With the 1940’s and 1950’s marking the major success of The Desert Club, we then envisioned a restaurant that brought back the swanky essence of those years here in the Desert.

With the intent to restore some vintage ADULT dining to the “cove”, our hope is to establish a feeling of upscale classic that is reminiscent of “nostalgic” Desert vibes. We are focused on offering a great feel in ambiance, amazing food and exceptional service all wrapped in a tight bow.

We look forward to dining with you!

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StephanieVIP

Dined 1 day ago

DSRT Club was lovely last night. It was busy but not noisy, which is a huge plus with us. My special tomato basil soup was excellent and the mussels we good, although a little piquant. My husband love his Jamba, especially the spicy sausage.

Trilussa Ristorante

4.7

4.7 (3344)

$30 and under

Italian

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Trilussa serves traditional Italian cuisine in an intimate and family atmosphere. They serve great Italian seafood, steaks, pizza and pasta dishes with elegance and a smile. Front door parking to the restaurant available. Gluten-free pasta available. Live Music.

Happy Hour reservations not available.
Table requests are not guaranteed.

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Don

Dined today

Classic Italian-American done right. Attentive service. Nice holiday atmosphere. Heads up: allow extra time for parking.

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Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill - La Quinta

4.8

4.8 (9)

$30 and under

Pizza Bar

La Quinta

About the restaurant

Before Stuft Pizza gained its reputation as a top restaurant in Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, and La Quinta, Jack and Pat Bertram founded the first Stuft Pizza in Cerritos, California in 1976 after months of recipe experimentation. Starting as a small take-out only pizza joint, its focus on quality led to success. By 1986, it expanded into a franchise, with the Bertram Family operating two unique locations in the Coachella Valley since 2004 and 2014. Featuring expanded menus, full bars, HD TVs, and a welcoming atmosphere, Stuft Pizza remains a beloved family-run establishment, offering delicious pizza and great value for over 45 years. Thank you for being part of the Stuft Pizza family!

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BethanyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great place for families with large groups! Our go to place with the family!

Musashi Japanese Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (508)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Established in 1996. Musashi Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar has a long history of providing the Palm Desert and the Valley with the highest quality Japanese cuisine prepared skillfully.

OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS, OUR STAFF LED BY EXECUTIVE SUSHI CHEF MASAO ARAI AND AKI AKIFUMI CONTINUES THE JAPANESE TRADITION OF FRESH FISH, SOUPS AND NOODLES, AND MEATS. TRADITIONAL JAPANESE PREPARATION WITH THE FINEST INGREDIENTS AND TECHNIQUES. MUSASHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR REPRESENTS AND HOLDS TRUE THE LEGACY OF JAPANESE AND CALIFORNIA CUISINE.

*We seat entire party together.

Top review

JenVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Maybe the best Japanese I've had since I was last in Japan. Sushi was fresh and delicious , the rice was perfection. The tempura was light and lacy. Everything was wonderful. Who knew in the middle of the desert you could find such an incredible little gem. Would run back here.

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Popular dish

Vegetable Tempura

Miro's Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (3521)

$31 to $50

Modern European

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Welcome to Miro’s Restaurant, voted best Mediterranean – Continental fine dining restaurant in Palm Springs. We promise to make your dining experience a comfortable, flavorful and memorable one. Be sure to call us for the daily specials, it might just be that entrée you’ve been searching for. We look forward to meeting you. Also please note that patio is first come first serve. If you wish to sit on the patio tell us here but it is not guaranteed that you will be seated on patio depending on availability.

Top review

BruceVIP

Dined today

Miro's is one of our go to places when guest are in town. Everyone we bring to Miro's rave about all the dishes they had. The wait staff is very doting and really take care of all of their guests.

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Sammy G's Tuscan Grill

4.7

4.7 (3805)

$30 and under

Italian

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill is located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs and near some of the city’s most quaint shops and hotels.

Established in 2009, Sammy G’s has is open seasonally for Sammy's weekend Brunch and lunch with an innovative menu, blending traditional Italian with California cuisine. Take a break from shopping and dine al fresco for lunch on the newly renovated patio and soak up the gorgeous desert weather, or venture inside and be transported to Tuscany with the restaurant’s rustic charm.

Dinner becomes a casual yet elegant event, and traditional Italian favorites mixed with updated classics are on the menu. A semi-private room is available for family gatherings or business events.

On Thursday through Saturday nights, the Sammy G’s Lounge becomes an energetic yet intimate place to meet up with friends and dance the night away to live music and enjoy Sammy G’s signature cocktails.

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Jay

Dined 1 day ago

What a fabulous dining experience. The food and service was great. Marc was incredible as he stopped by our table a couple of times to see how our evening was going. He made our evening even more pleasurable. To top off the evening, the restaurant gives us a small snifter of Amaretto and biscotti. A very classy way to finish our evening of dining. Thank you all.

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